Morrison leads Kline in Lawrence money race
Kansas campaign finance filings show Democrat Paul Morrison raising about 1.25 million statewide from July 21 to Oct. 26, while Republican Phill Kline trails with roughly 614 thousand. In Lawrence Morrison collected several large local contributions and many smaller gifts from residents and businesses, illustrating stronger local support.
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Lawrence
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Allan Cigler
Kansas University
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GOP
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Republican Party
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Morris Kay
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Claude Rowland
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People’s Bank
Cork& Barrel, LLC
Tom Gleason
Gordon Penny
Consolidated Properties of
Roger Fincher
Doug Compton
Gaudreau Quinton Enterprises Inc
John R. Davis
Dan Watkins
Thomas M. Devlin
John G. Heleniak
James Haines
Joseph G. Hollowell
William J. Long
Sarah Dean
David Darwin
Mailings and calls swirl in Kansas AG race
Bitter contest between Republican Phill Kline and Democrat Paul Morrison features complaints about negative mailings tied to Dr. George Tiller and anonymous voter calls. Campaigns denounce tactics as spending nears 3.38 million with GOP and abortion rights groups active. Kline opposes abortion and defends past votes on child support enforcement.
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Paul Morrison
Kline
George Tiller
Wichita
Carol Williams
State Governmental Ethics Commission
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Tiller
ProKanDo
Overland Park
Snoop Dog Kline
Kliné
Sherriene Jones
Mark Simpson
Julie Burkhart
Associated Press
Williams
Simpson
Lawrencians weigh protests before Bush Topeka visit
Students and citizens debate protest tactics surrounding President Bush in Topeka. Ulbrick recalls 60s activism and urges strong stance while Collins notes apathy and need for open dialogue. Lawrence groups continue weekend vigils and protests outside the Douglas County Courthouse as supporters snag rally tickets.
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East Lawrence
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Ninth St
Scott
Jenny Collins
Watson Library
Collins
EU English
Lawrence Coalition For Peace and Justice
Douglas County
Republican Party
Iowa
Richard Todd
Todd
Lawrence
Political money surge reshapes midterm battle dynamics
The 2002 McCain Feingold law failed to curb overall spending as $2.6 billion looms for midterms. Democrats and Republicans tap new donor pools and higher limits, with parties and PACs spending across key House and Senate races. As of mid October, committees raised about $770 million and candidates $1.14 billion, signaling a renewed cash race to influence competitive districts.
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Howard Dean
Steve Weissman
Campaign Finance Institute
Evan Tracey
TNSMI
Campaign Media Analysis Group
Tracey
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Senate
Federal Election Commission
Missouri
Virginia
New Jersey
Montana
Tennessee
Chuck Schumer
New York
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